10 Backstage Stories We Learned From Jim Cornette

6. Batista Was A Trainer's Worst Nightmare

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsoAsBAEwx4

Lesson of the day: don't cross Jim Cornette in the press. When Batista stated in his book that he learned nothing in OVW, Cornette had the perfect comeback: "Well, it wasn't for lack of trying!"

This particular shoot gives a unique take on Batista's early days, when he couldn't sell a punch, and the power of kissing up to the right people (*cough* Triple H *cough*).

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Kevin is an AP English Language teacher and freelance writer from Queens, NY. His focus is on American pop culture and American issues. He wrote a weekly column for Complex called "Throwback Thursdays," which spotlighted video games and trends from previous console generations. Kevin has also been published in VIBE, Salon, PopMatters, Joystiq, and Racialicious. Follow him on Twitter to learn more.